Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', often using a verb-to-be (e.g., is/am/are).

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What is hyperbole?

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A comparison of two unlike things that is extremely exaggerated.

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Identify the following: 'The running children were a stampede of wild animals.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the following: 'Grandpa is older than a dinosaur.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the following: 'From across the room, Uncle Peter's laughter was booming thunder.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the following: 'The tree's branches were as sharp as needles.'

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Simile

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.